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Old May 13th 06, 02:57 PM posted to rec.aquaria.freshwater.misc
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I have a 105 gallon tank - if I put the Fluval 405 filters in the cabinet
under the tank, the canister base will be about 4' 10" below the water
level - the instructions say that the base must never be more than 4' 5"
below the water level - the hoses are long enough - is there going to be a
problem with the 4' 10" distance?


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Old May 13th 06, 03:52 PM posted to rec.aquaria.freshwater.misc
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turned out this gem:

I have a 105 gallon tank - if I put the Fluval 405 filters in the
cabinet under the tank, the canister base will be about 4' 10" below
the water level - the instructions say that the base must never be
more than 4' 5" below the water level - the hoses are long enough -
is there going to be a problem with the 4' 10" distance?

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Why not sit it on something under the tank? Perhaps an empty coffee can or
old flowerpot upended.
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Old May 13th 06, 06:49 PM posted to rec.aquaria.freshwater.misc
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Texas Yankee wrote:
I have a 105 gallon tank - if I put the Fluval 405 filters in the cabinet
under the tank, the canister base will be about 4' 10" below the water
level - the instructions say that the base must never be more than 4' 5"
below the water level - the hoses are long enough - is there going to be a
problem with the 4' 10" distance?


The extra height produces more head pressure. Your filter will pump
somewhat below the rated waterflow. If you can, put it on blocks or a
shelf to bring it closer to 4'.

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